Poker Odds - Texas Holdem

Probability is a huge factor in Texas holdem. Players use odds to determine their actions. The chances of finishing a flush or a straight, the probability of getting an over card, the percentage of times you're going to flop a set to match your pocket pair are all important factors in poker.

Knowledge of these statistics is the key to winning. In online games especially with very few (if any), tells, statistical knowledge becomes the main factor when choosing whether to bet, call, or fold.

Here are some terms that you'll hear on this site and whenever you're talking about poker odds...

Poker odds: Outs
The number of cards left in the deck that will improve your hand.

Poker odds: Pot Odds
The odds you get when analyzing the current size of the pot vs. your next call.

Poker odds: Bet Odds
The odds you get as a result of evaluating the number of callers to a raise.

Poker odds: Implied Odds
The odds you are getting after the assumed result of betting for the remainder of the hand.